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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon S9900 versus Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was revealed 3 years later than the MV800 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S9900 grades vs the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung MV800

 S9900 MV800 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2011Fresher by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Nikon S9900

 MV800 S9900 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung MV800

 S9900 MV800 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S9900 versus the MV800.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and MV800 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and MV800.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The younger S9900 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (121 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9900
Sports photography with Samsung MV800
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
77
lighter than others (289 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography features
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography features
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
73
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have external mic port
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Samsung MV800
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Samsung MV800
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-10 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $499